The Marduf Al-Qawasim coins unearthed in Sharjah. SHARJAH ARCHAEOLOGICAL AUTHORITY

Coins used in the UAE and dating back from 220 years ago have been discovered in Sharjah, according to the Sharjah Archaeological Authority (SAA). The Marduf Al-Qawasim coins were minted throughout several eras under the rule of the Al Qawasim monarchy and date back to Sheikh Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi’s rule in 1803 AD. The coins were made from copper and take a round shape, which was the standard pattern for coins during the Islamic era. The text styles used were also simple. Among the monarchs whose names appear on the first set of coins is Sheikh Saleh Bin Mohammed Bin Ali Bin Saleh Al Qasimi, who ruled Ras Al Khaimah in 1649 AD. The collection also features coins from the reigns of Sheikh Hassan Bin Rahma Al Qasimi (1809–1819) and Sheikh Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi (1819–1901). Sheikh Sultan reportedly issued a series of significant coins, including Marduf Al Qawasim, which gave rise to the Sikah currency of Ras Al Khaimah, which was circulated from the year 1263 AH until the year 1846 AD. ICA/Expat Media
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